Last year, BC entered ACC play undefeated. But by the time the regular season ended, it was on the outside looking in. Wednesday’s schedule release gives a glimpse of its road back to the conference tournament.
Top Story, Spring
North Carolina Ends BC’s Season With 10-Run Shutout
In April, North Carolina scored at least 15 runs in each of its wins over BC. On Thursday, in ACC Tournament pool play, the Tar Heels weren’t far off from reaching that mark again.
Men's Basketball, Athletes of the Year 2017
Statement Season: Ky Bowman’s Freshman Campaign Disproves Doubters
At first, Ky Bowman was an inconsistent role player. Now, he’s one of the ACC’s best and, as a result, The Heights’ Breakout Male Athlete of the Year.
Spring
Despite Late-Game Scoring Spree, Lacrosse Drops ACC Semifinal to UNC
North Carolina scored seven unanswered goals in the first half of its ACC Tournament semifinal against BC. The Eagles put together a strong second half of play, but ultimately could not recover.
Spring
Pickett Silences BC Offense in Tar Heels’ Weekend Series Sweep
Brittany Pickett tossed the first 14 innings of North Carolina’s weekend series against the Eagles. All but one of those were scoreless. Pickett’s dominance only continued on Saturday, and UNC completed the sweep.
Spring
Tar Heels Outscore BC by 24 Runs in Sunday Doubleheader
The North Carolina lineup picked apart both Dan Metzdorf and Brian Rapp in Sunday’s doubleheader. Before long, the games were effectively over, and BC was forced to attempt a desperate and unrealistic comeback.
Blog, Men's Basketball
Point/Counterpoint: Does BC’s Season Look Better or Worse After March?
Two years in a row, the Eagles have played North Carolina down to the wire. Both seasons, the Tar Heels have ended up in the national final. Are BC’s moral victories within the ACC legitimate, or are they meaningless?
Featured Column, Column
In Wake of HB2.0, NCAA Should Keep Boycott of North Carolina
North Carolina repealed the controversial HB2 legislation, but replaced it with a bill that still allows for discrimination of the state’s LGBTQ+ community.
Featured Column, Men's Basketball, Column
It Takes More Than Five to Create Winning Basketball
Often, bench players are an afterthought. But with Luke Maye’s game-winning shot in Sunday’s South Regional final, everyone was reminded how important a supporting cast really is.
Spring
Despite Halftime Lead, Eagles Fall Short of Upset in Chapel Hill
North Carolina rattled off five unanswered goals in the second half of Saturday’s game against BC, retaking the lead for the first time since the 19-minute mark. And the No. 2 Tar Heels wouldn’t give it back.
